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7 tree(s) planted in memory of Ernest "Bud" Kratz
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ProGen Pubs team planted 3 trees in memory of Ernest "Bud" Kratz
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
3 trees were planted in memory of
Ernest "Bud" Kratz
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Sending prayers as you honor Bud's incredible life! With love from the Pubs team: Erika, Sapphire, Sandy, Shalese, Jon, and George Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Valerie Torstenson and Dusty Geiger planted a tree in memory of Ernest "Bud" Kratz
Thursday, March 6, 2025
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To Marilyn and Family, in fond memory of Bud Kratz - a wonderful person who will be missed. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Wendy Ogata planted a tree in memory of Ernest "Bud" Kratz
Monday, March 3, 2025
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Planting a tree will of course not make up for the loss of Bud, but hopefully still do some good in the world. With love - WendyO Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Cassie & Bashir purchased flowers
Sunday, March 2, 2025
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Cassie & Bashir
purchased the Stairway To The Heavens and planted a memorial tree for the family of Ernest "Bud" Kratz.
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Dear Marilyn, Lisa, and Greg, We love you and send our deepest condolences for the loss of your dear Bud. With sympathy and love, Cassie and Bashir
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Cassie & Bashir planted a tree in memory of Ernest "Bud" Kratz
Sunday, March 2, 2025
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Dear Marilyn, Lisa, and Greg, We love you and send our deepest condolences for the loss of your dear Bud. With sympathy and love, Cassie and Bashir Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Beverly and Ralph Behrens purchased flowers
Saturday, March 1, 2025
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Beverly and Ralph Behrens
purchased the Florist's Choice Bouquet for the family of Ernest "Bud" Kratz.
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We send our deepest sympathy, with love,
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Carol and Duane Grimme posted a condolence
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to Marilyn and family in the loss of husband and father. He was the kind of person whom those he met knew he cared. We did not know him over many years, but, around him, we felt something special in his person, something that said people mattered, from Marilyn and family to friends, community, his faith, and country. He left the place he served over many years a far better place. His legacy will live on. Carol and Duane Grimme
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Jolene Dutcher posted a condolence
Saturday, March 1, 2025
My heart and sympathy goes out to the family of Bud. He was always so kind when I would go in to get prescriptions at Rexall. Always asking about my family. I thought the world of both bud and Marilyn. She was Tiffany‘s teacher. Hugs to you, Marilyn❤️❤️
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Anonymous purchased flowers
Friday, February 28, 2025
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To Greg, Stacey and all of the Kratz family May Bud's memory be a blessing to you all. Much love to you all.
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Kelly Jo, Tina, Becky and Abigail purchased flowers
Friday, February 28, 2025
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Kelly Jo, Tina, Becky and Abigail
purchased the Peaceful Condolences for the family of Ernest "Bud" Kratz.
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Lisa & Family, Your UW-Platteville friends are thinking of you.
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Ellen Rodenberg posted a condolence
Friday, February 28, 2025
Marilyn & family my deepest sympathy on the loss of Bud . Such a fine man
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Erin (Haver) Christensen lit a candle
Thursday, February 27, 2025
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I have fond memories of Bud at Rexall when I was a kid. Then years later I worked with him in the pharmacy as a pharmacy intern. After he retired I would see him occasionally when I was filling-in working in the pharmacy at Rexall on a Saturday. He was such a pleasant man. My deepest sympathy to his family.
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Anonymous purchased flowers
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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The family of Ernest "Bud" Kratz uploaded a photo
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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Darrell Mahoney posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers for your family

A Memorial Tree was planted for Ernest "Bud" Kratz
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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